Autumn has a dilemma: What do you do when the new friends you make don’t like each other? Schooled by Gordon Korman Homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has never watched television, tasted a pizza, or even heard of a wedgie. But when his grandmother lands in the hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a school counselor and attend the local middle school. While Cap knows a lot about tie-dyeing and Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school. Almost American Girl by Robin Ha A vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, turns into a permanent move when Robin’s mother announces she’s getting married. Suddenly, Robin is navigating a new school, a new family, and a new language while grieving the life she left behind in South Korea. Angry with her mother and struggling to fit in, Robin finds an unexpected outlet when she enrolls in a local comic drawing class, opening the door to a future she never imagined. It's Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen Pearl Li is ready to spend the summer before seventh grade hanging out with her two best friends, crocheting the cutest amigurumi dolls, and visiting her favorite tea shop, Boba Time. Its quirky owner, Auntie Cha, is the only adult Pearl can confide in about her art—if only her tech- obsessed family would understand her love of crafts!
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